FAQ

Who can apply to the program?

Only permanent, full-time faculty in the professorial ranks (assistant, associate, full or research) may apply.

What is a typical budget?

Grant budgets are typically $100,000 in direct costs for a one-year period.

What are the application criteria?

Proposals must contain a commercialization plan.

Each proposal must have co-PI's, at least one of whom has a significant appointment or other significant involvement with the College of Engineering and at least one clinical investigator from a clinical department at the University of Michigan.

The research must relate directly to applications in health care, and the objectives of the project should include an outcome that will benefit patients.

What are some examples of desirable outcomes of the projects proposed?